I scanned the entire page for a mention of “Russia” or “Putin” and got zero hits. I have heard reference made that the plot to kill the Americans was instigated by Putin and Iran as a response to the US taking a position against their client state, Syria.
Certainly, in terms of motive, this is highly plausible. I would like someone to sort the wheat from the chaff to look at possible Russian interference in this incident. I, personally, do not have knowledge enough to answer this question, but I hope that some dedicated researchers will explore thi.
That was in one of the four articles by Hagmann....don’t remember which one....or whether he qualified in some way.